Grand Sumo Results--with relevant links to articles and video highlights--2022--January 9-23 (Hatsu)



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January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho

Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)





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JANUARY 2022 BASHO (HATSU)

Grand Sumo Results, standings, match articles, photos, videos of all matches, match analyses for the January (Hatsu) Basho (January 9-23, 2022).   

Note: to the best of my knowledge, the daily NHK videos should be available on demand throughout the Basho and for a short period (about two weeks) thereafter. Then they will be removed from the NHK website.

For background on my interest in  Sumo and the reason for the blog, see the "What is this about?" page.

For a list of selected "Essential Links"

Note: Source for all Rikishi (wrestler) links, unless otherwise  specifically stated, is Sumo Reference, which is, without question, the most exhaustive, time encompassing (back to the mid-18th Century), freely available, and easy to use interconnected sports database I have seen. The amount of information contained is staggering.

Note: All articles linked to below, unless otherwise specifically stated, are in English. All Nikkansports.com articles are in Japanese. For some quotes, I have used Google Translate for English translations. The translations are "primitive" (the nicest adjective I can think of, but the best I can do). For real English translations of Rikishi quotes, I would recommend Chris Sumo Youtube.

Note: On mobile devices, the tables will line up better in landscape mode. Use that or reader view landscape for best results.

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The January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd numbered months), is held at Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan (1)(2(source: Wikipedia). The 15 day Makuuchi (Top Division--salaried) and Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) Basho usually have 21 and 14 matches per day respectively. Due to the absence of Takayasu (M7e) and Hidenoumi (M8e) due to Pandemic issues and suspension respectively, this Makuuchi Basho will begin with 20 matches per day. The other 4 divisions (Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, and Jonukuchi--all non salaried) will each have a 7 match Basho. Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are also links to it  under each day's results links.

Complete Banzuke (rankings for  this Tournament, along with other relevant links) can be found at Sumo Reference (all 6 divisions--abbreviated) and the Japanese Sumo Association(all 6 divisions--the JSA link is only to the current Basho--click on any Rikishi name and you will find a complete accounting of his performances in the present, as well as the last 5 Basho before this one. Note for dimensions: 

Kilograms*2.2=pounds. Centimeters*.394=inches). 

There is also a Banzuke produced by the Japan Times

In addition, Fred Pinkerton keeps up a graphic "rolling Banzuke" with connecting horizontal lines angling up or down for each Rikishi over the course of the last 3 Basho. (all .pdf format)





July--September--November 2020

The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition. 

I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.

Pinkerton has also added height and weight (metric with conversion) scatter charts for the January 2022,  November &
July 2021 (all Makuuchi) and 1991-2021 Yusho (Tournament Winner) Basho. 

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Note: Y(okozuna); O(zeki); S(ekiwaki); and K(omusubi) are Top Ranked Rikishi (in the order listed). Also known as san'yaku (Wikipedia)

Glossary of finishing moves  (Kimarite): (Wikimedia)

For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kimarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves listed in the blog posts are linked to a video demonstrating the move. 

Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport is the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.

For more on "envelope" accounting for the September 2020  Basho see the article at Tachiai.org: "Aki Kensho Summary". Or see the Aki (September Basho) Kensho Roundup 2021. The Twitter link in the 2020 article links directly (see docs.google) to a spreadsheet that details envelopes won on each day of the Basho.  Note that the higher ranked the Rikishi is, the more envelopes he usually receives

There is a dedicated topic to ongoing Kensho information for this Basho at Sumo Forum

The prize for winning the Tournament is about 10 million yen (about 86,530 USD at the moment). Base salary for Top Tier Rikishi is about 8,800 USD per month.

More on Championship Prizes (NHK Sumpedia Video)

More on Prize Money (NHK Sumopedia Video)

For over 50 more short videos (1-2 minutes) see the NHK Sumopedia Library, the best and most entertaining way for the neophyte to learn various aspects about the sport, from ritual to strategy and tactics. 

Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association [in English])
Note that Makuuchi (Top Division) Rikishi do not usually fight stablemates in Basho.

Note that, as with all things Sumo, there are deeper layers to dive into. Stables are parts of groups of stables, just like galaxies are parts of super galaxies. These are called Ichimon. According to Wikipedia Glossary of terms  Ichimon  "tend to cooperate closely on inter-stable training and the occasional transfer of personnel." There are, at present 42 stables listed in the JSA Beya Guide. There are 5 Ichimon.

For more information, including a listing of stables in each Ichimon and how long those stables have been in existence, see the Introduction to the March 2021 (Haru) Basho Blog

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Previews

Japan Sumo Association Banzuke Topics

Japan Sumo Association Youtube

NHK Video Preview (available on demand until January 21, 2022)  (28:00) Includes a recap of 2021 action.

Tachiai.org Up and Comers Report (The Makushita Intrigue)



Chris Sumo Youtube (about 35 minutes)

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THE CONTESTANTS

San'yaku (Top Rank)

Y=Yokozuna (highest rank); 
O=Ozeki (2nd rank); 
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank); 
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.

Rank and Filers

M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).

e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West 

There is one Yokozuna (Terunofuji--Y1e). 
There are two Ozeki (Takakeisho--O1e and Shodai--O1w). 
There are two Sekiwake (Mitakeumi--S1e and Takanosho--S1w).
There are two Komusubi (Meisei--K1e and Daieisho--K1w).
Of the seven san'yaku (Top Ranked Rikishi), six are Japanese and one is Mongolian born.
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The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:

Japan: 33
Mongolia: 6
Brazil: 1
Bulgaria 1
Georgia: 1

Banzuke for Makuuchi, January 2022 Basho
*=Promoted from Juryo (2nd Division)
#=Kadoban--must have winning record this Basho (8-7 or better) to retain Ozeki Rank (none in this Basho)
!=Newly promoted Yokozuna (none in this Basho)
xx=Dropped out of Basho before it started due to injury, health concerns, or suspension
R=Rookie (1st Makuuchi  [Top Division] Basho)

Source for all except height and weight: Sumo Reference
Source for height and weight: Japan Sumo Association

Note: Centimeters to Inches *.394; Kilograms to Pounds *2.205

Height Conversion

175cm=5'9'; 180cm=5'11''; 185cm=6'1"; 190cm=6'3"; 195cm=6'5" 

Weight Conversion

90.7kg=200lb; 113.4kg=250lb; 136kg=300lb; 158.8 kg=350lb; 181.4kg=400lb 

Rank  Ring Name    Nation/    Stable      d/m/y DOB     H    W
                  Prefecture                           cent. KG

Y1e  Terunofuji     Mongolia  Isegahama   29.11.1991   192   184

O1e  Takakeisho     Hyogo     Tokiwayama  05.08.1996   175   163
O1w  Shodai         Kumamoto  Tokitsukaze 05.11.1991   183   167

S1e  Mitakeumi      Nagano    Dewanoumi   25.12.1992   180   174
S1w  Takanosho      Chiba     Tokiwayama  14.11.1994   185   164

K1e  Meisei         Kagoshima Tatsunami   24.07.1995   180   148
K1w  Daieisho       Saitama   Oitekaze    10.11.1993   182   162
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M1e  Wakatakakage   Fukushima Arashio     06.12.1994   181   130
M1w  Kiribayama     Mongolia  Michinoku   24.04.1996   185   140
M2e  Ura            Osaka     Kise        22.06.1992   176   147
M2w  Ichinojo       Mongolia  Minato      07.04.1993   190   206
M3e  Tamawashi      Mongolia  Kataonami   16.11.1984   189   172
M3w  Endo           Ishikawa  Oitekaze    19.10.1990   183   148
M4e  Okinoumi       Shimane   Hakkaku     29.07.1985   190   158
M4w  Hokutofuji     Saitama   Hakkaku     15.07.1992   185   166
M5e  Onosho         Aomori    Onomatsu    04.07.1996   177   153
M5w  Chiyoshoma     Mongolia  Kokonoe     20.07.1991   183   141
M6e  Hoshoryu       Mongolia  Tatsunami   22.05.1999   187   132
M6w  Abi            Saitama   Shikoroyama 04.05.1994   188   154
M7e  Takayasuxx     Ibaraki   Tagonoura   28.02.1990   187   177
M7w  Takarafuji     Aomori    Isegahama   18.02.1987   185   168
M8e  Hidenoumixx    Tokyo     Kise        11.06.1989   185   168
M8w  Tobizaru       Tokyo     Oitekaze    24.04.1992   175   134
M9e  Chiyonokuni    Mie       Kokonoe     07.10.1990   181   146
M9w  Shimanoumi     Mie       Kise        11.07.1989   179   152
M10e Myogiryu       Hyogo     Sakaigawa   22.10.1986   187   155
M10w Akua           Ibaraki   Tatsunami   06.11.1990   184   167
M11e Sadanoumi      Kumamoto  Sakaigawa   11.05.1987   183   140
M11w Terutsuyoshi   Hyogo     Isegahama   17.01.1995   169   117
M12e Ishiura        Tottori   Miyagino    10.01.1990   172   118
M12w Chiyotairyu    Tokyo     Kokonoe     14.11.1988   182   189
M13e Chiyomaru      Kagoshima Kokonoe     17.04.1991   178   176
M13w Yutakayama     Niigata   Tokitsukaze 22.09.1993   184   174
M14e Kotonowaka     Chiba     Sadogatake  19.11.1997   188   165
M14w IchiyamamotoHokkaido  Hanargoma   01.10.1993   187   145
M15e Wakamotoharu*R Fukushima Arashio     05.10.1993   186   138 
M15w Tochinoshin    Georgia   Kasugano    13.10.1987   191   182 
M16e Aoiyama        Bulgaria  Kasugano    19.06.1986   190   183
M16w Tsurugisho*    Tokyo     Oietekaze   27.07.1991   184   200  
M17e Kotoeko        Miyazaki  Sadogatake  20.11.1991   176   134
M17w Kaisei         Brazil    Tomozuna    18.12.1986   194   194
M18e Oho*R          Tokyo     Otake       14.02.2000   191   181

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January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho

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